Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Leak Detection and Repair in Highland Park, IL
A drip under the sink is easy to spot. A leak inside a wall or under a floor isn't. We find leaks, including the hidden ones, and fix them with a flat price before we start. Serving Highland Park and the North Shore.
Signs of a Hidden Leak
Not all leaks announce themselves. If something feels off, it probably is:
A Higher Water Bill
A bill that jumps with no change in how you use water often means water is going somewhere you can't see.
Stains, Bubbling Paint or Soft Spots
Water stains on ceilings, bubbling paint on walls or soft spots in the floor point to a leak behind the surface.
Musty Smell or Mold
A damp, musty smell or mold with no obvious cause often traces back to a slow leak.
The Sound of Running Water
Hearing water run when every fixture is off is a strong sign of a leak in a supply line.
Leak Repairs We Handle
From a dripping trap to a split line inside a wall:
Fixture and Valve Leaks
Faucets, shutoff valves, supply lines and traps under sinks and behind toilets. See faucet repair.
Hidden Pipe Leaks
Leaks inside walls, ceilings and floors. We locate them with as little opening up as possible.
Water Line and Drain Leaks
Leaking supply lines, drain lines and connections in basements and crawl spaces.
Why Leaks Start in Highland Park Homes
Nearly half of Highland Park homes were built before 1960, often with galvanized water lines, cast iron drains and older copper. These materials wear out slowly, until a small leak turns into a bigger repair.
Galvanized Steel Water Lines
Galvanized pipe corrodes from the inside. Over decades it narrows, weakens at the threads and starts to leak, often at joints inside walls.
Older Copper and Fittings
Older copper can develop pinhole leaks, and old fittings and shutoff valves wear out. A valve that won't close all the way is a leak waiting to happen.
Winter Freezes
Long Lake County winters add freeze damage to the list. A spigot line that froze in January may not leak until spring. See burst pipe repair.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
Finding the leak is half the job. Here's how we handle the rest.
1. Options, Not a Sales Pitch
Your plumber explains what's wrong in plain English first, then walks you through your options. You decide.
2. A Clear Price Before Any Work Starts
You get a flat-rate price before we touch anything, with no surprise add-ons when the job is done.
3. Respect for Your Home
Shoe covers on, work area protected, and the space cleaned up before we leave.
Customer Stories
Leak Repair Reviews
5.0 stars from 64 Google reviews for our Highland Park office.
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"To call these guys our heroes would be an understatement! They came in and gave very clear instructions on what they would be doing... they actually found the true location of the issue. Very affordable and great to work with."
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"We received Prompt assessment & repair within 24 hours of calling. We appreciate Anthony, he was professional, knowledgeable & repaired sink pipe, valves & bath tub faucets efficiently."
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"He rodded out the kitchen sink drain piping and fixed the leaks... In the end he offered us an excellent maintenance plan, which will definitely save us money and headaches in the future."
Got Questions?
Leak Questions From Highland Park Homeowners
Turn off all fixtures and watch your meter. If it moves, you likely have a leak.
Turn off every fixture and check your water meter. If the meter keeps moving, water is going somewhere. Other signs include a higher water bill, stains, bubbling paint, soft floors and a musty smell.
Usually. We narrow down the location first so any opening is small.
In most cases we can narrow down the location before opening anything, so any opening is small and targeted. We'll show you where we think the leak is and why before we cut.
One leak on sound pipe is a repair. Repeat leaks on old pipe may mean replacing the section.
A single leak on otherwise sound pipe is usually a repair. If the pipe is old galvanized steel or keeps leaking in new places, replacing the section can save you from repeat repairs. We'll explain both options.
It depends on location and access. You get a flat-rate price before any work begins.
It depends on where the leak is, how easy it is to reach and what the pipe or fixture needs. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Highland Park
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain and snowmelt.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Gas Lines & Fireplaces
Gas line repair, leak detection and gas fireplace service.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Serving the North Shore, 24/7 Phone
Found a Leak? Let's Stop It.
Our Highland Park office is at 1904 Green Bay Rd B, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Highwood, Fort Sheridan, Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Glencoe and more.
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